Mrs Selista Bair Dies In North Odon
Mrs Selista Bair died Monday night at 8 20 in North Odon after a long illness. She was born October 7 1863 and died March 24 1919 at age 55 years 5 months 17 days. Survived by son Mount a step son William a step daughter Minnie Harris a brother Robert Zigler and sister Katherine Zigler. Funeral at United Brethren church Wednesday at 10 00 a m burial Walnut Hill.
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Selista Bair
North Odon
Jacob
Susan Zigler
Selista Olive Zigler
Reason A. Bair
Esther
Roy Carpenter
Mount
United Brethren Church
Rogiesville
Anit- Brethren Church
William
Minnie Harris
Robert Zigler
Katherine Zigler
U. B
Rev. Roberts
Walnut Hill
Open New Garage In Historic Brick Livery Barn Building
A new firm named City Garage locates in a brick former livery barn on East Main St with owners J. W. Freeman and Scotty Cramer. The shop will offer storage, repair and accessory services and install modern machinery for machine work. An expert machinist will head the repair department.
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The
City Garage
East Main St
J. W. Freeman
Scotty Cramer
Indianapolis
Frank Freeman Jr Breaks Arm From Porch Fall
Frank Freeman, youngest son of Mr and Mrs Law Freeman, fell from a four foot porch at the Freeman home on Saturday evening. He sustained a broken arm near the elbow but the injury is not serious and he is rapidly convalescing. Dr DeMotte dressed the wound.
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Frank
Law Freeman
Freeman
DeMotte
Gladys Brandt Weds Raymond Long in Tuesday Ceremony
Miss Gladys Brandt daughter of Amos Brandt of Galesburg Ill marries Raymond Long of near Gdon at the bride’s parents home on Tuesday March 11. The couple will reside in Galesburg Ill where Long is employed.
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Gladys Brandt
Raymond Long
Near
Gdon
Amos Bandt
Galesburg
Ill
Mr. Long
A. N. Long
van Buren Township
Mrs. Long
Illinois
Delos Bowman Dies at Elnora After Illness
Delos Bowman 40 died at his home in Elnora from tuberculosis last Monday. He was a Martin County native, married to Emily Sims, and father of Van. A longtime Southeastern Ry. Co. employee, he belonged to the S O O F and was active in his community. Funeral from Burns City Christian Church at 10:30 with Rev. C H Buchanan officiating. burial in Burns City Cemetery.
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Delos Bowman
Elnora
Martin Bowman
Martin County
Emily Sims
Van
Bowman
Southeastern Ry. Co
Christian Church
Burns City
Rev
C. H. Buchanan
Auto Tube Notice Offers Vitalic Tubes for Ford Cars
Paul Bowman announces affordable Vitalic auto tubes in sizes 30x3 and 30x3 1 2, with three grades and a 30x3 3 4 combination tube for Ford front and rear use. Prices range from 1.25 to 4.70, with dealer pricing noted and delivery promised. Bowman plans to visit Odon and will quote sizes, sample tubes, and prices. write from Erie Pennsylvania.
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Continental Rubber Works
Ford
Vitalic
Paul Bowman
St. Erie
James Pearson Ini Again In Indianapolis Fine
James Pearson, who left recently for Washington City to stir up trouble, appeared in Indianapolis city court Monday and was fined 149 dollars. Unable to pay, he was sent to the penal farm to serve the penalty. He faced charges of blockading the sidewalk vagrancy and disorderly conduct.
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James Peason
Washington City
Indianapolis
Which Road Do You Travel in Life
A moral about choosing between Spendthrift Road and Thrift Road with signposts framing two financial futures. The message contrasts reckless spending with prudent saving through War Savings Stamps and Liberty Bonds yielding over 4 percent interest.
The Staff of Life Bread Promises Modern Bakery Quality
A historical note says bakeries improved with proper machinery and chemists research, transforming bread from a poorly produced good to a perfect, nourishing staple called The Staff of Life. It emphasizes daily consumption, civilization, and modernization.
Graduation Exams And Rural School Promotions In Daviess County
Five hundred fifty five eighth graders in Daviess County face March graduation with exams for ele mentary schools and reports indicate more failures than usual. Rural schools show sixty to seventy five percent promotion and teachers plan spring summer training. Teachers should record promotion status on final reports and follow up with correct pupil cards.
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Daviess County
Washington
Letters from the Ri im wel meets twin in war tales
A World War I reminiscence from a reader in Odon detailing reunions with his twin Alf after years apart. The letter follows their separation in 1919 across training in Camp Sherman Fort Benjamin Harrison and France, a last goodbye to their mother, and a joyful meeting in Beaumont France with Alf’s 37th division before nearing discharge.
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Odon
Greene
Burns City
Alford
Mother
Louisville
Alf
Terre Haute
Harley
Taylor
Camp Sheridan
Camp Sherman
Ohio
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Engineering Corps
Belgium
England
France
Germany
Fresnay
Sale at Chas M Smiley's draws large crowd in Ragleville
A large turnout attended the sale at Chas M Smiley's on Thursday with most items selling at fair prices. Attendees included people from Odon and nearby areas, and many from Martin county. Several residents and visitors are listed visiting relatives and running local errands. township schools have closed for the year and trustees completed settlements with drivers and teachers.
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Chas. M. Smiley
Odon
Martin County
New and Bland Speak at Washington April 3
Harry New and Hon Oscar Bland will address a county meeting in Washington next Thursday night April 3. New will discuss the Construction or Constitution of the League of Nations and Bland will deliver a message of striking interest.
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Harry New
Hon
Oscar Bland
Ashington
Mr. New
League of Nations
Mr. Bland
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W. H. Hubbard
Cecil Stuffie
J. A. Overton
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Stephen Fiddler
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Sam B. Riggins
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M. O. Pate
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Susanna Flinn
Elmer Ramsey
Chas. Trueblood
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